If you have been injured on the job and are collecting workers’ compensation as a result of your injury, you may be wondering if you can be fired while on these benefits and out of work.
The answer is yes and no.
No, you cannot be fired simply because you were injured at work and are collecting workers’ compensation. However, you can be fired while out of work and collecting workers’ compensation benefits. If an employer were to fire you while you...Workers’ Compensation: Can I Be Fired While Collecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If you have been injured on the job and are collecting workers’ compensation as a result of your injury, you may be wondering if you can be fired while on these benefits and out of work.
The answer is yes and no.
No, you cannot be fired simply because you were injured at work and are collecting workers’ compensation. However, you can be fired while out of work and collecting workers’ compensation benefits. If an employer were to fire you while you...
If you suffer an on-the-job injury or illness in Pittsburgh or greater Allegheny County, but the workers’ compensation insurance company denies your benefits, you can fight back. Call Berger and Green as soon as possible at 412-661-1400 for a free review of your case.
The workers’ compensation attorneys from Berger and Green can help you pursue the benefits you deserve. We will help you litigate the matter and try to reach an agreement in alternative...
If you get hurt on the job in the Pittsburgh area, your employer should provide you with workers’ compensation coverage to help you cover costs and make ends meet after a workplace injury.
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act ensures most workers in Pennsylvania have access to certain benefits if they suffer an on-the-job injury or work-related illness. These benefits include coverage for all medical treatment as well as partial wage loss...
In Pennsylvania, one of the benefits available through workers’ compensation insurance after a workplace injury or illness is a “specific loss” benefit. This includes coverage for situations that include:
Amputation
Loss of use of a body part
Loss of an important body function
Scarring and disfigurement
You may be able to recover a set amount of time away from work and payments for those weeks based on your specific loss or...
Most Pennsylvania workers have access to workers’ compensation coverage following an on-the-job injury or work-related illness. Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, employers must provide these benefits to all employees from the first day they report to work. These benefits are available because the law prevents the worker from taking legal action against their employer.
There are several different types of workers’ compensation...